Sightseeing in Rochester, New York

On a recent visit to Rochester, New York, we took in several scenic sightseeing spots which made for some nice photo opportunities. Here’s Lake Ontario.

Lake Ontario is one of the five Great Lakes. In the Huron language it means “Lake of Shining Waters.” It is the 14th largest lake in the world and is the easternmost and smallest in surface area of the Great Lakes. It’s boundaries are New York state on the south and Ontario, Canada, on the north. The inlet river is Niagara River from Lake Erie and the outlet is the St. Lawrence River which leads to the Atlantic Ocean.  It stretches as far as a person can see.

It was a chilly, cold day in April. In fact, it had snowed earlier in the weekend. The view of the lake was clear and calm. Sea gulls flew overhead. 

Here is a view of the boardwalk along the beach.

And the pier in the distance with light house.

We stopped at a park along Lower Gorge the Genesee River and falls. This river flows through downtown Rochester and includes three waterfalls, High Falls, Middle Falls and Lower Falls. The Seneca Indians of the Iroquois nation named the river, “Genesee,” meaning “pleasant banks.” 

Taking in the view.

And the ice formed from the spray of the waterfall.

Here’s a scenic view of the city or Rochester taken from the top of the highest point in Rochester, Cobbs Hill reservoir facility, built in 1908. The reservoir is constructed of concrete on top of a hill and  provides a water supply for the city. It makes a great place from which to view the city. 

And finally we stopped for lunch. A favorite restaurant, DogTown, serves specialty hot dogs. Here’s a loaded hot dog. Try to eat it all!